How Threads checks image metadata
Automated ingestion scanner inspecting EXIF, XMP, and JUMBF blocks for C2PA assertions and digital source flags.
Why false "Made with AI" labels occur
Digital illustrators and retouchers using Adobe generative tools or third-party plugins find their work automatically badged despite being primarily manual creations.
What clean.hexalab removes for Threads
Byte-level removal of C2PA manifest stores and IPTC provenance tags. Compresses nothing, keeps exact pixel stream.
Compliance and disclosure policy
Always use manual platform disclosure toggles if your content is generated wholly by an AI model.